Desktop Security Engineer

Recruiter:

Optim-G Sourcing

Job Ref:

PTA000134/IK

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Looking for a Desktop Security Engineer for a 12 month contract in Sandton area.

POSITION INFO:
As a Desktop Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our client’s Endpoint environment. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security measures to safeguard against potential threats and vulnerabilities utilising the available client infrastructure and preferred applications or toolsets. This role involves proactive monitoring, incident response, patch management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall security posture of the Endpoints in the client’s environment.

Key deliverables:

Security Incident Response
Patch Management
Endpoint Security
Vulnerability Management
Security Awareness
Policy enforcement
Collaboration
Governance

Requirements:

IT related qualification
At least 5 years relevant experience in similar position

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